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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1929

Page

8

Three Ring Marriage at Tropical Theatre Tonight

The Tropical Theatre presents the romantic film Three Ring Marriage with Mary Astor and Lloyd Hughes. A circus themed romance features a cowboy heroine who ropes and ties her suitor as the plot follows modern circus life and a bold screen story. Vere Gordon Kate Price and Charles De A also appear in the supporting cast.

Sidney Paris Vere Gordon Kate Price Charles de Tropical Theatre Mary ‘Astor Lloyd Hug Whittick's

Examination Notice From September 1929

Incomplete OCR indicates an academic examination notice requiring a student to sit the examination on or before Thursday, March 1, 1929. Names and specific details are not readable due to garbled text.

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Ill health cries from Sydney minister at health society

Sydney on February 13 reports a crowded scene as the Minister for Health Dr Arthur warns that New South Wales faces rising disease and ill health. He says without change, half the population may be ill while the other half longs for relief, addressing the new health society meeting.

Sydney New South Wales Arthur New Health Society of Fae Dikes

Forced by Competitor Forced by Competitor

London reports pressure from a rival group forcing actions or changes on February 13, with no further context available to confirm specifics or outcomes.

Tariff Question Stirs Canberra Debates

In Canberra on February 1 the parliamentary question concerned tariffs and ministerial statements. The minister noted interest accrued to that date and referenced receipts from the Federal Capital Territory while discussing a defence contract for a vessel. Weitere details on fittings and stores were mentioned.

Federal Capital Territory Defence

Arson Case in Brisbane Ends Not Guilty Verdict

Brisbane February 1. Anderson was charged with setting fire to a Brisbane residence on October 30. Hector McDonald testified he warned the accused on October 29 after returning from Charleville district. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after about 45 minutes deliberation, provoking gallery protests from some women.

Brisbane Sapo 3 Ae Ven Court Te Yy Wien Anderson Hector McDonald Shearer Charleville Linton

Sydney floods threaten Windsor maize and crops

In the Northern Rivers centers rainfall eased while heavy rain to the west resumes. The Hawkesbury River floods prompting farmers on lowlands to move stock. Windsor district reports over 1600 acres of river flats inundated with maize, potatoes, and market gardens submerged. Grafton line disruptions cut air communication after downed tracks.

Sydney Clarbours Hawkesbury Windsor District Katoomba

Cairns Port Douglas road continuation debate continues

Inquiries in Cairns Port Douglas letters urge progress on the road project. The route remains unsettled with criticism of delays and claims Main Roads Board funds two years ago should have funded work by the Shire Council. Readers are urged to press for action via newspapers.

St the x Cairns Post Cairns-Port Congressen Cairms Port Dour Tosin Main Roads Board Anyay

Cairns Social Notes Mention Visiting Officials and Residents

Mrs Agnew Tolga is spending time at a Cairns store. Mrs J Rahill Townsville visits Cairns as guest of her daughter Mrs W McGuire. Port of London Authority general manager informs Caius Harbor Board that his principal assistant T R Toovey will visit Cairns around March 21. Mr and Mrs I B O'Meara and Connie O'Meara traveled to Melbourne aboard the Orungal yesterday before returning to Cairns. O'Meara will tour New Zealand with an Australian bowling team.

Agnew Tolga Cairnns J. Rahill Townsville Cairns W. McGuire Port of London Authority England Caius Harbor Board T. R. Toovey I. B. O'Meara Connie O'Meara Melbourne Orangal

Innisfail School Changes as Acting Head Named

Innisfail February 13 Mr A E Aitkin Police Magistrate absent due to illness bench took by Mr T E Dwyer C P S me Fs Eom MLA Department of Education says Jess Lynam head teacher at Ai Townsville transferred to acting head teacher at Innisfail State School on March 12 replacing Kirke on sick leave.

Innisfail A. E. Aitkin T. E. Dwyer C.P.S. Me Fs Eom Yee Beer We Vise Department of Education Jess Lynam Ai Townsville Innisfail State School I. Kirke Kirke

Ravenshoe Farewell to Mr Humphrey Lauder

A farewell party at Mrs. J. P. Jones residence honored Ravenshoe station master Mr Humphrey Lauder who has relieved duties briefly. Friends praised his service, J. ge presented a torch keepsake, and guests sang Auld Lang Syne with wishes for his speedy return.

J. P. Jones Mrr. Lander Ravenshoe Ing

Cairns Wins Rockefeller Travel Scholarship for Brain Clinic Study

London February 11 The Medical Research Council reports Adelaide hodes scholar Mr H W B Cairns won the Rockefeller traveling scholarship. He used the funds to spend a year in Dr Harvey Cushing's brain clinic in Boston, gaining advanced experience in neurosurgical research.

London The Medical Research Council Adelaide Hodes H. W. B. Cairns Rockefeller Harvey Cushing Boston

Rear Admiral Hyde to marry Sydney girl

Sydney February 13 announced engagement of Miga Roberton to Rear Admiral Hyde of Manly. The wedding will take place Saturday at the Manly residence of the bride's parents.

Rear Admiral Hyde Sydney Miga Roberton Adiltion Pote Manly

Next Season and South Johnstone Cutters Plan

A local industry source cited in a sugar sector discussion noted plans for next season involving the South Johnstone Cutters. The remarks suggest ongoing schemes tied to sugar industry interests with close industry contacts and anticipated actions ahead.

South Johnstone Cutters

Flit spray combo marketed to curb home pests

Summer pest concerns drive homeowners to consider Flit products made in Australia by Stanco. A can of Flit and a Flit Hand-sprayer are pitched as cheap insurance against pests that disturb sleep, meals, and housing cleanliness, reducing filth and disease risks.

Australia Stanco (Australia) Ltd

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